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In the yoga tradition, the breath is said to carry a person's life force. Here's what you need to know to tap into yours.

Because sometimes settling down takes more than a dark room and chamomile tea.

Know you're not going to have time for a full class? Sneak this strengthening sequence into your morning instead.

Because sometimes you need to cool down from within.

Your oft-neglected side body is allowed some much-needed length in Parighasana.

Extend some love to your oft-neglected side body even as you prep for standing poses based on the same shape.

Because you shouldn't have to suffer through class.

Prepare yourself for deep, restful sleep with this 10-minute sequence that helps you release all the places you didn't even realize were tense.

A glimpse at the teachers, leaders, activists, and other visionaries who are shaping tomorrow's yoga community.

Anxiety coach Amanda Higgins shows us how to find peace in our own narratives; Maria Margolies turns to the holistic universe to invite in grace and love.

In the hustle and rush of your morning routine, take time for a yoga session with a taste of India.

We're stronger together.

Yes, the most chaotic place on the planet is exactly the right place for yoga.

It's not safe for everyone to practice inversions—and the reason has nothing to do with falling down. Here are those instances in which you might want to keep your feet on the ground.

Perhaps the solution to sustained attention is to stop trying so hard. Science supports this approach.

When it comes to asana practice, having patience is key to progress.

Practicing yoga for just a few minutes in the morning can offer exponential payoff—and not just in terms of productivity.

You can fit it in anywhere.

Sometimes you need to challenge your body in order to quiet your mind.

Loosen up those tight hips—and let go of whatever you’re holding onto—with this short sequence.

Cue the wanderlust.

This festive event has a history and culture as colorful as you might imagine. 

You can feel when you need a vacation. Tuning in to your energy—and our destination guide—can offer you the ultimate in rest and renewal.

If you've been wanting to do something but nothing feels like enough, here's where to start.

A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

Fire up your abs for this challenging asymmetrical arm balance, Astavakrasana.

These ideas remind us that it doesn't have to be complicated.

The new year brings endless possibilities for change—on and off the mat.

According to the year's top articles, you all focused on self-improvement in 2021.

You weren't the only one with tight hips this year!

A challenging arm balance, Parsva Bakasana can help you build a better sense of balance, greater upper-body strength—and stronger confidence.

Baddha Konasana, sometimes called Cobbler's Pose, opens and gently stretches your deep hip muscles to counteract stiffness.

Use these tips to help cultivate calm or reset your emotions next time you find holiday stress getting in your way.

A compact arm balance, Kakasana and Bakasana tone your abs and arms, strengthen your core, and sharpen your mental focus.

There's a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.

It's time to bundle up.

This breath-centric meditation calls on the power of the moon to heal your body, nourish your energy, and create a deep sense of ease.

Upavistha Konasana is a calming pose that stretches the upper body and legs.

Dance with cosmic energy in this challenging yet graceful balancing pose that relies on equal parts effort and ease.

A seated posture, Dandasana will open your chest and prep you for the rest of your practice.

A classic backbend, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana builds strength in your shoulders, core, and legs.

Salabhasana effectively preps you for deeper backbends by strengthening the back of your torso, legs, and arms.

You need strength, flexibility, endurance, and unwavering concentration to wrap yourself up in Garudasana.

Both a strengthening and balancing posture, Vrksasana helps you focus on activating your leg and core muscles.

Are you ready to get upside down? Adho Mukha Vrksasana boost your energy—and confidence.

Pincha Mayurasana tones your arms and shoulders, and is a good pose to balance in before practicing an unsupported Handstand.

A classic twisting posture, Ardha Matsyendrasana helps with digestion and improves postural awareness.

Adho Mukha Vrksasana boosts energy and confidence, and can literally give you a new perspective on life.

Halasana is an inversion that will offer you new perspectives on your practice.

Viparita Karani calms your nervous system and relaxes your breathing, while refreshing your legs and giving your entire body a reset.

Virabhadrasana II is a classic hip opener that challenges you to draw on your inner warrior in more ways than one.

Paschimottanasana, a classic forward fold, calms your mind while stretching the back of your body from head to heels.

Padmasana creates an essential foundation for your meditation practice, while simultaneously stretching the front of your thighs and ankles.

Build leg and ankle strength as you seek stability and extend into Ardha Chandrasana.

Marichyasana III, a seated twist, helps with spine mobility and strengthening your back muscles.

Janu Sirsasana is appropriate for all levels and stretches your entire back body, from your heel to your head.

Prasarita Padottanasana, a forward bend, offers relief to your chest, legs and head.

Work consciously to ground through your hands and feet in Parsvottanasana to encourage balance and body awareness—and help inspire confidence.

In Virabhadrasana III, you'll work on stretching, strengthening, and stabilizing your legs and core.

Salamba Sirsasana lets you experiment with unfamiliar perspectives, test your strength, and address your fears.

A challenging arm-balancing posture, Vasisthasana strengthens your core, shoulders, and wrists, but also shows you that you can do hard things.

Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.

Chaturanga Dandasana is not merely a push-up. This pivotal yoga pose is instrumental to your practice—and requires you to summon strength throughout your body.

Utkatasana builds powerful legs and strong arms while stimulating the diaphragm and heart.

Utthita Trikonasana is a classic standing pose with a reach and rootedness that stretches and strengthens the whole body.

Uttanasana is a simple yet effective forward fold that urges you toward greater flexibility along your back body—from your heels to your head.

Reach! Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Utthita Parsvakonasana.

One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens your core and provides a delicious, full-body stretch.

Bump up your energy (and confidence!) by bending back into Camel Pose. Ustrasana counteracts slouching and relieves lower back pain with a generous, heart-opening stretch.

Lift your heart—and your energy—by bending back into Ustrasana. This pose counteracts slouching and relieves lower back pain with a generous, upward stretch.

A fundamental standing posture, Virabhadrasana I balances flexibility and strength in true warrior fashion.

Virabhadrasana 1 is a foundational yoga pose that balances flexibility and strength in true warrior fashion.

An arm balance targeting full-body strength, Purvottanasana is the ideal counterpose to the countless Chaturangas you've done in your lifetime.

Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.

Take a break. Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.

YJ contributors share how they move through changes in their own lives.